Warren man shot in robbery

An off-duty barber was shot outside of his house in the area of Ryan and Nine Mile roads in Warren during a robbery attempt Tuesday night, according to police and witnesses.

The victim, who is believed to be in his mid- to late-30s, was attacked about 9:15 p.m. as he got out of his Corvette on the 3900 block of Morrisey at Grunalt. That’s when the gunman emerged from the side of the house with his weapon drawn.

The victim’s girlfriend, who was inside the house, told police that she heard the gunman shout: “B----, give me your wallet.” The victim was returning from a nearby liquor store and threw a bottle of liquor he had purchased at the gunman, who fired one shot and ran.

The victim was struck once in the leg and was able to struggle to the door of the house.

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First responders said he was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak where he was reported to be in stable condition. Police said he was able to speak with investigators in the emergency room and is expected to make a full recovery.

Neighbors described the victim, who lives with his girlfriend at the home on Morrisey, as a friendly and outgoing man. They said he works at a barber shop on Seven Mile in Detroit and has family in Detroit.